Finding the Third Proportional to 576,496 and 916,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,496 and 916,067 is: 1,455,654.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,496 : 916,067 = 916,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,496/916,067 = 916,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,496x = 916,067 × 916,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,496x = 839,178,748,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,178,748,489/576,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,455,654.07
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